Downward to the Earth by Robert Silverberg
Downward to the Earth

Robert Silverberg

Downward to the Earth

Robert Silverberg

256 pages first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging medium-paced

Description

Who knoweth the spirit of men that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth? -Ecclesiastes 3:21Okay, they did resemble elephants, it can't be denied. That led many people to underestimate the Nildoror and their ob...

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Community Reviews Summary of 101 reviews

Moods

mysterious 75%
adventurous 50%
reflective 50%
challenging 37%
dark 37%
emotional 25%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 12%
sad 12%
tense 12%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 12%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | No: 37%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.83

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